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The Huron Expositor, 1986-07-23, Page 1INDEX Birthdays /A13 Births '/Al2 Classifieds /A10, 11, 12 Dublin /A5 Entertainment /A13 Family /A6, 12 Farm /A9 Graduations /A6 Hensall /A4 Legion /A13 Obituaries 1A6 Walton /A5 Weddings /A6 Local woman wins' Goderich 10k run. See page 47 Serving the communities and areas of Seatorth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton alarranamsak SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1986 — Boil tests at Kootstra site reveal saturated deposits The second phase of testing at the Kootstra site has determined that while the site may still be suitable for use as a landfill site, it is not as ideal a location as originally thought. "They're still optimistic it can be used for landfill purposes, it's just not as big an area as they thought because the soil conditions aren't uniform," commented Councillor Carolanne Doig, when the topic was brought up at council. According to a presentation made by Tony Crutcher, of the Conestoga Rovers and Associates, the soils on the property are such that the majority of the test drilled portion of the site would be acceptable for landfilling, but that the south section showed saturated sand deposifs and would not be useable for this purpose. Originally it had been hoped the south portion could be used as the initial landfilling area, as it provided the best natural screening and was the furthest from any homes in the area. As a result of the tests this advantage is now lost and if further testing approves use of the site at all, it will be necessary to provide screening through berms and the planting of trees as part of the initial site development. The Phase I1 drillings turned up a number of sand lenses in the soil and confirmed that a uniform landfill bottom elevation will not likely be possible. According to those doing the testing stepped or terraced fill areas would have to be established to provide the necessary depth of "tight" material above the sand lenses. Because of the mix of soils encountered site operation at this location would be more difficult and more costly than anticipated. On a more positive note the test holes near the river and along the north boundary of the property showed very little permeable soil, and hydrogeologists say the Ausable Bayfield River appears to be protected from leachate contamination. Dan Brown, hydrogeologist for the Mini- stry of the Environment, says he is optimistic about using the property as a leachate filtering site. And although laboratory testing has not yet been completed to confirm flow 4 FAGES 50 cents a copy rates through the soils, the consensus of the hydrogeologists appears to be optimistic leachate collection and disposal would not be necessary. Mr. Brown continues to stress that knowing the discharge of groundwater to the river will be a definite asset. As the next step m the process the Conestoga Rovers and Associates will supply a map showing the areas of this site which are definitely unsuitable for landfilling, the areas that are confirmed as being safe, and the marginal areas between them. They recom- mended bottom elevations will be established for the terraced landfilling areas and the proposed development and operation of the site and its anticipated capacity and life will be studied by the landfill committee. The laboratory work should be completed and the draft final hydrology report ready by the middle of September. The landfill committee will meet August 21 to discuss the preliminary operations- plan and the com- ments of the Ministry of the Environment personnel. Veterinarian on verge of discovery but modifications resulted in a biological compound which stimulated the immune system to produce a massive increase of antibodies. ' Dr. Alkemade had been monitoring all the research. Tie recalls the excitement. "We have a fantastic adjtrvalit let's see if it will . work when added to vaesi" Dr. Alkemade explains the conventional way to develop 'disease resistance is by inoculating with a killed or a modified live virus vaccine. A major problem is to get enough antigen into an animal to build up a large antigen mass. The safest way is with killed organisms. Using weakened live organisms is more effective, but presents difficulties in storing and handling. Work to date has shown the Vetrepharm vaccines give as high a protection rate as modified live vaccines, and one dose activates the immune system. Tho vaccines do not require refrigeration or miring. They leave no residue 1n an animal's system, eliminating one of the concerns when antibiotics are administered to animals being raised for human consumption. The company now offers a furl range of STAN ALKEMADE compounds to treat, viral diseases in all domestic species, even one specifically The perfecting of Regressin, the first designed for fish. commercial preparation of a mycobacterial Vetrepharm also owns a 196 -acre farm at cell wall immunostimulant approved as an aid Putnam where vaccine production, initial in the treatment of Minors, led to a testing, and animal research are carried out, serendipitiousdiscovery. Not only did tumors and a research lab In Alberta. Large-scale in horses respond to the treatment, but upper research Is done in Alberta and Georgia. respiratory virus infections cleared up too. ZITHfir.rATtONALMAIIKET SIDES YECTS Acquisition of the immunostimulant cam - F urther experimentation showed that pound patents and licences has accelerated a straight Regressin caused too many adverse push into the international market. Vetre- side effects when treating viral infections. Continued on Page A3 Veterinarian and Seaforth resident Dr. Stan Alkemade is certain he stands on the threshold of a revolutionary new era in the treatment of animal and human disease that will seed antibiotics replaced by immune stimulant compounds. He resigned his job as lecturer in animal science at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology in May to accept the challenging position of director of technical services for Vetrepharm Inc., currently a world leader in immune stimulant technology, and the fust to have on the market a licenced treatment for viral diseases in animals based on stimulation of the immune system. The fledgling company has grown remark- ably since opening its head office in London six years ago. Vetrepharm was set up initially by a small group of veterinarians to supply Ontario vets with drugs and other pharma- ceuticals not always easily obtainable from the large multinationals. The charter share- holders, Dr. Alkemade included, felt a small company could be more responsive to the market, and keep in closer touch with practitioners in the field. The shareholders now number 36. All are veterinarians except company president Graham McRae forrner sales representative with the giant Pfizer company, and most have practices in southwestern Ontario. able veterinary diagnostic laboratory set up treatments for viral diseases after pur'chasing Ragland Research Inc. fn Athens Georgia and acquiring the services and research data of Dr. William Ragland, a pioneer in the field of immune stimulant technology. The partner- ship continued Ragland's experiments with mycobacterial cell wall fractions spun into oil droplets. Brussels ,still in running for plant The Village of Brussels is "still in the running" as a possible site for the location of a new industry, Township Clerk -Treasurer Hugh Hardy, said Tuesday. Astra Pyrotechnics Canada ltd., a comp- any currently located in Guelph has narrowed its potential relocation site down to either Brussels, or the Town of Palmerston, Mr. Hanly said. "We know we're still in the running. We know We've given them good enough deal. I don't know if Palmerston's giving them concession& or what?" said Mr. Haply. The company makes flares and other signals used for search and rescue opera- tions. They have taken an option on 64 acres of land on the outskirts of Brussels as a possible site. If built, the plant would cost approximately $400,000 and employ 80 people. Astra officials, at a recent public meeting, said the plant would employ approximately two-thirds female and one-third reale work err at an average wage of $6.50 per hour. Company President Dave Whysall explain- ed at the meeting that pyrotedhnits does not mean explosives. Explosives are substances in their single form and pyrotechnics is the mixture of substances. he said. Although coni:enis have been raised by citizens about possible noise and smoke from the plant, the oonipanymaintains the wooded Irritation under consideration would shield populated areas from the noise. A bunker is also used to reduce the noise level. Mr. I3anly said the village's hoping to hear by the end of this week, what decision the company has made. TIRING CLIMB — Making It to the top of this rubber lire ladder at the Seaforth Public School playground Monday looked like quite a challenge from this angle. However Michael Janmaat, one of the Seaforth Summer Playground program participants madethe climbb anyway. Raftts Cheque forwarded Following a recommendation from its finance and general government committee Seaforth town council has agreed to forward a trust fund cheque in the amount of 813,169 to the Ministry of Housing. The recommendation was based on a province of Ontario decision to redistribute Ontario Home Renewal funds that are not immediately required by municipalities. Using a formula established by the province and afterassessing the cash on hand, current and long terra receivables, the province has advised the $13,169 must be returned for redistribution. That amount represents ap- proximately 26 per cent of the total received. TENDERS CA1 Tenders will be called for the painba mf the library reading room, halls and Council made the decision following a recommendation by its finance and general government committee. In addition council was advised wiring improvements had been completed in the library boiler room. REQUEST DENIED Council was forced to turn down a request from the Seaforth Optimist Club for a grant towards the construction of their new playground. The Optimists were advised there are no funds available fora 1980 grant and in future grant requests should be in by March. UNDE3tvTAKEs'i3t15v Council approved a recommendation that would have the Ausable Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority undertake a study to update information contained in the original Flood- plain Matagement Study. The recommendation came following eor= respondence from the Authority cont mit% structural measures for floodplain reduction in the Town of Seaforth. The study would address re-evaluation of flood damage estimates based on torrent value figures; detailed plans for the channel improvements including method of canstrue- Continued on Page A3 °OUGE A'U6T10N — The Seatorth Police Department cleaned 'Ouse recently", holding en auction of the unclalmed '"geode• in their Local police hold auction of town's unclaimed goods The assortment of unclaimed goods Which pile up in the limited storage space of the local police department would be surprising. to many people. Bicycles and bike pants made up a large part, of the collection, at the Seaforth Police Auction held Thursday, but the list of iters:;' up for Sale a itarned many more unusual items One of these was a large the and rim which was obviouslylost Wale eV/herd a big can'tine how sorioeone could lose something like that and not notice it mfssmg andreport it," said Seaforth Eblice Chief Hal Claus Otheritems at the recent auction includ'e'd car ring and tures, wheel covers, a tool boat, a quantity of tools, a cassette caddy, exhaust of the of fi0e calculators and ever venetian blindss.� toreroom. i31c Iles and bicycle parts made up a lar' a ortfon hoMse t bolt Cutters s y g p Most of the items foiled.,o tort - the clods for sale, but many d then types of bargains were avairabid as . po$Cestation areeverttuallyreturned to their g Raftls photo.:.., MALx d rightful owners, said Chief ClausThe remainder, only a fraction of the lost or stolen items handled by the police, are kept for a min Munn of00 days, 30 days forvehtdes and bicycles, then turned over for auction sale. Most of the items that end up in the sale, are things that were never reported lost or sthlen in the fist place, said Chief Clans. "Someone will just call us and say "Intik, rye had this thing sitting on my lawn for a week MOW, would you oonne and get it?" the chief explained. The au'cttons are not a "profit Making deal," said Chef Claris, and many of the items are sold dirt cheap. is won't ever, pays for the ads we took oufeared Woulsaid d be turne ed ooVerr to the g neral revenue of the''rowt, of Seaforth. "Every cit, a in a while, you just have td. s clean house,"